Perspective
The org chart and the actual decision-making structure differ
Technology leadership
In most technology organizations, the formal reporting structure does not fully describe how decisions actually get made, where information flows, or where influence sits. Understanding the informal structure is as important as understanding the formal one when designing a role or restructuring a team. Titles and reporting lines matter. So do the relationships, the history, and the habits that determine what actually happens when something needs to get done.
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The Skills and Traits of Elite CTOs
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